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Okpebholo deepens procurement reforms, pushes transparency, ex- procurement in Edo
The Governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has intensified reforms in the state’s procurement processes, making transparency, accountability and value-for-money the cornerstone of his administration. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Ituah, the Edo State Public Procurement Agency (EDPPA), led by its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Deborah Okunbo, has been…
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Rivers Assembly resumes plenary after six-month suspension
The Rivers State House of Assembly has reconvened after a six-month suspension imposed during the state of emergency. The assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, resumed sittings on Tuesday at the Assembly Residential Complex along the Aba–Port Harcourt Expressway. Plenary had last been held on March 12, 2025, about a week before President Bola Tinubu declared emergency rule in the…
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LASG suspends all reclamation projects, sets 7-day compliance deadline
The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of all reclamation projects across the state, with or without Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval or drainage clearance. It warned that failure to comply within seven days would attract arrest and prosecution of anyone involved or found on site. The directive was issued on Thursday by the Commissioner for the Environment…
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Obasa commiserates with victims’ families over Afriland Tower fire
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has commiserated with the families of victims of the fire incident that occurred at Afriland Tower, Broad Street, Lagos Island. In a personally signed statement, Obasa urged all stakeholders to work together to address safety concerns and provide support for those affected by the tragedy. The Speaker…
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Abiodun canvasses stronger collaborative efforts to tackle poverty in Nigeria
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has emphasised the need for collaboration between government, faith-based organisations, wealthy individuals, and corporate entities to break the cycle of poverty in Nigeria. Abiodun made the call on Wednesday while chairing the 12th Annual Lecture of the Foursquare Gospel Church, titled “Poverty Alleviation, Economic Development, and Stability of the Nigerian Economy,” held…
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Lagos Commissioner advocates stronger policies, inclusion to boost creative industry growth
The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has called for stronger policies and greater inclusion to drive the growth of Nigeria’s film and creative industries, especially for women. Delivering the keynote address at the 2025 Women in Film Annual Conference on Tuesday at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Benson-Awoyinka described the creative sector as…
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Ondo Poll: Supreme Court dismisses appeals against Aiyedatiwa as PDP, SDP withdraw suits
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Agboola Ajayi, against Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. This followed the withdrawal of his appeal. Ajayi, through his counsel, said he withdrew the case after due consultation with members of the PDP. Through his counsel, Ajayi said he withdrew the case after due consultation…
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NECO releases 2025 SSCE results, 60% score 5 credits including maths, english
The National Examinations Council has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE internal) results, 54 days after the last written paper. NECO Registrar, Prof Ibrahim Wushishi, who announced the release of the results at a press conference in Minna, Niger State, on Wednesday, said out of the 1,358,339 candidates who sat for the June/July exercise, 818,492, representing 60.26 per…
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Saudi Arabia frees 3 Nigerian pilgrims detained over alleged drug trafficking
Three Nigerian pilgrims who were detained in Saudi Arabia over alleged drug trafficking have been released. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) disclosed this at a press briefing on Wednesday. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the release followed high-level engagements between the NDLEA and Saudi authorities. “Saudi Arabia authorities have released three Nigerian pilgrims…
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Abiru reaffirms commitment to infrastructure, economic growth in Lagos East
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Tokunbo Abiru, has reiterated his commitment to easing the burden on residents and opening up communities for economic prosperity. Abiru spoke on Monday during an inspection tour of newly completed roads facilitated through his office, noting that the projects were designed to improve living conditions and stimulate local economies. “They are about easing…
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